For dinner tonight

Occasionally dinner time around here is a whole lot of fun.

A weekend away

Every year I have the chance to get away from the hubby and boys for a weekend with one of my favorite BFF's.  I love going up and spending quiet time with her. This year we were able to also spend a day hanging with her daughter. Sweet Karissa was such a sweetheart and gave me a pedicure while I was up there.  Ah, my feet loved all that rubbing. We also went to the movies, clothes shopping, and swimming. It was awesome. These trips are always refreshing and I come back home ready to be a better mommy again. Thank goodness for an amazing friend who enjoys "hanging" with me.

Project in progress

A few months ago I found these frames at Tai Pan Trading for dirt cheap. I've been wanting to do a project with multiple frames and I knew these were the right ones. I'm painting them white and then I'll add some fun photos. I can't wait to see the final result.

Luke loves his peppers

This kid would could eat a pepper a day if I bought him that many. He also loves cucumbers too. I'm glad he enjoys them because Peter and Brandon detest vegetables of any variety.

Babysitting the cousins

Earlier this month we had the chance to go down to Monroe and babysit the nephews and nieces for a few days. It was so much fun! Sadly the kiddos had school all day while we were there, but we had lots of fun when they got home. Luke and Peter loved playing with the girls every afternoon, I loved doing the girls hair for school each morning, and it was fun to see what teenage boys are like :'-)

For dinner one night we made pancakes, and the other night we made mini pizza. We had a blast and I hope we can do it again next year.

Random moments

Sometimes happiness is playing on a motorcycle and train at the mall. Other times it's playing with PVC pipes in the front room. Life is never dull with two boys in the house.

Easter Egg Hunt

We had such a great time at the annual Thomas family easter party. The boys are thrilled anytime candy is involved. They also loved playing with their cousins whom we wish we saw more often.

Payson Temple Trip

We were lucky enough to get to go tour the Payson Temple twice in the past month. The first time we went with my sister and her hubby. We were also able to go and visit my brothers grave while we were down there. It was so nice to have Aunt Amy help Peter as he was walking through. Luke ended up being a terror and it took both Brandon and I to control that rascal.

A few weeks later I went back with the boys first thing on a Monday morning. They were better behaved and we got some cute pictures. I hope they will come to love and appreciate the temple as much as I have. This temple holds a special place in my heart since my parents live only a few blocks away. My brother Alex also was so excited for this temple to be built right near his home. I feel him so close every time I see this temple. I am so thankful for the eternal connection temples provide.